The White Nights of Ramadan

Great book for young children and even adults. I love to learn about different cultural practices of eids and the like, and I love that my niece can read that there are muslims around the world.

Lovely story that depicts the age old gulf tradition

My grandson was given this story as an assignment and we were initially excited but then learnt that the story was depicting Ramadaan in a way that is not legislated in our religion of Islam.Ramadaan was prescribed upon the Muslims so that the Muslim May become more aware of Allaah.It does help the Muslim to be more conscious of those less fortunate but this is not the reason it was legislated:Oh you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you many learn piety and righteousness" (Q 2:183)The month of Ramadan (is the month) in which the Qur’an has been sent down as guidance for mankind containing clear signs which lead (to the straight road) and distinguishing (the truth from falsehood).." (Q 2:185)Regarding the white nights...These are the days that the Muslim is encouraged to fast every month *The 13th, 14th and 15th of the Muslim's calendar and they are called: Yawmul Beed: The 3 White days.)I was saddened to see that The Holy Month of Ramadan was stripped of it's true meaning and intertwined with Arab Culture.One is Culture(Girgian) and the other(Ramadan) is Worship. They are not the same.The best place to learn of the true meaning of Ramadan is to read The Qur'an.Therefore people's customs won't get confused with the true religion of Islam.

Noor's face was lit with excitement as she peered out the window at the moon. "It's almost time," she said to herself just before she ran to tell her brothers Sam and Dan. The moon was almost full and Girgian was almost upon them. The boys gave each other a high five and started yelling about all the candy they would get at the Girgian festival. Sam pretended to be a musaher. Bang, bang! The musaher beat his drum every morning during Ramadan to make sure people would wake up for the suhoor meal just before dawn. If they were lucky, he would even leave him a gift. Noor was old enough to fast, but her brothers were still too young.Noor reminded them that they still needed to make the candy. Everyone in the family worked on this special project. Noor, grandmother, grandfather, her mother and father made the candy. Once it was done they all wrapped it up and tied "colorful ribbons around each cluster." This was something the boys could help with. Next Noor and her brothers had to decorate their own bags so they could collect some candy the following evening after iftar. She told them, "Beautiful bags mean more candy!" Soon it would be time to get on her beautiful dress, the one she would wear on Girgian. Ramadan was great fun, but her grandmother reminded her "that the true meaning of Ramadan is spending time with family and sharing with those less fortunate." She would hardly be able to sleep just thinking about the coming excitement!This is a beautiful and very special glimpse of Ramadan from a young woman's point of view. The impressive illustrations and the text convey the excitement of the Girgian festival. This book is the perfect choice to introduce another culture to children or for Muslim children to celebrate and rejoice in their own religious holiday season. This would be a wonderful read aloud and discuss book in any homeschool or classroom setting!

Loved the story line. As a muslim I never knew of the tradition some muslim countries have during Ramadan. However, When I first started fasting, my parents did buy me gift on my first day of Ramadan and pampered me through the whole month. But I really liked this tradition of celebrating as a community. Beautiful illustrations. So much reminded of my own childhood, family unit, and Iftar Rituals during month of Ramadan

As the moon rises during the month of Ramadan, so does the excitement of Noor and her brothers. Learn how costumes, treats and tradition play a part in the fun festival of Girgian. A wonderful way for children to learn about the Muslim observance of Ramadan!* We Need Diverse Books

This is one of my favorite children's book about Ramadan. Every Ramadan I start scouring for kids books to read to my daughter, and often to her class at school, that will give a little glimpse into the tradition of Ramadan, as well as a good story--not always easy to come by. This book is a perfect combination. The book talks about a lovely tradition from another part of the world that I had never known about. My 6 year old daughter loves the story and enjoys reading it with me every Ramadan.

This unique book is a must have for all families of Muslim faith and is an excellent and positive insight into Muslim culture for all children.

We enjoyed this book.